Oct. 20, 2010

East Meadow, N.Y. - The Adelphi University softball team spent Saturday, September 25, volunteering at the Special Olympics New York Fall Games in East Meadow, New York. This is the second year in a row that the Panthers volunteered and the girls were assigned to different teams and acted as umpires, score keepers and cheerleaders.

"We were a part of a very similar event last year and the team really enjoyed giving back to the community." Head Coach Paige Smith explained. "So when we found out that the Special Olympics runs an event specifically surrounding the sport of softball we were quick to jump at the opportunity to help and be a part of the event."

About the Special Olympics
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including mental retardation giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. Through their participation in Special Olympics New York athletes gain confidence and build a positive self-image, which carries into the classroom, the home, the workplace and the community.

Today, Special Olympics New York is the largest program of its type in the United States, serving nearly 47,654 athletes with the support of over 25,000 volunteers. Special Olympics New York is headquartered in Schenectady with regional offices in Long Island, New York City, Hudson Valley, Central, and Genesee